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Trips, hikes, birthdays, belt tests, sushi nights and ordinary Tuesdays. The everyday life of the Jacobs family, written down as it happened.

May 6, 2017

Go Fly A Kite Fest

Blue skies and a steady breeze made for a perfect Kite Fest. Christine got down in the grass…

April 24, 2017

Apart But Same Path

Funny how things line up. Christine and I split the girls for the day, yet somehow we both…

April 23, 2017

Down On The Farm

We spent a sunny day down on the farm, and the girls dove right into old-fashioned chores. Ava…

April 14, 2017

Brookfield Zoo And Easter Eggs

A double dose of Easter fun. First we dyed eggs at the kitchen table, and I helped the…

April 13, 2017

Easter Egg Hunt May Street

Spring finally arrived and we joined the neighborhood Easter egg hunt on May Street. The girls looked so…

April 8, 2017

Sesame Street Live!

We dressed the girls up for their very first Sesame Street Live show, and they could hardly sit…

April 6, 2017

Harlow Loves Gymnastics

Harlow has fallen in love with gymnastics class, and it shows. In her little pink leotard and pigtails,…

April 2, 2017

Doughnut And Park Day

We kicked off the day with doughnuts from Stan's, and the girls did not waste a single bite.…

March 23, 2017

Pregnant Auntie Amy Visit

Auntie Amy came to visit and the girls were fascinated by her growing baby bump. Ava and Harlow…

March 17, 2017

Surprise Visit Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

We surprised the girls with a St. Patrick's Day trip to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, all decked…

March 16, 2017

Family Fun At The Pet Expo

The Pet Expo was a hit with our animal-loving girls. Harlow bravely high-fived the giant dog mascots, we…

March 9, 2017

Grand Cayman 2017

Really fun trip even though we had a few bumps with Ava's mouth pain from her teeth. Ava…

February 26, 2017

Fun Weekend Outing!

We spent the weekend at a kids expo and the girls were thrilled. Ava and Harlow took turns…

February 14, 2017

Valentine’s Day 2017

Valentine's Day at our house meant flowers, cake, and my three favorite girls in red. I surprised Christine…

February 4, 2017

Timber Ridge Lodge Water Park Weekend!

We escaped the cold with a weekend at Timber Ridge Lodge indoor water park. The girls braved the…

January 28, 2017

Disney On Ice Time!

Harlow is a huge fan of Disney On Ice and loves her 1st row seats on the ice,…

January 14, 2017

Discover the Dinosaurs: Unleashed!

We took the girls to the Discover the Dinosaurs show and they had a roaring good time. They…

January 4, 2017

Sushi Carousel

The girls were mesmerized by the carousel sushi bar, watching the little plates glide by on the conveyor…

January 4, 2017

Disneyland 2017

Disneyland worked its magic on all of us. We posed in front of the castle, the girls got…

January 2, 2017

Hanging in Santa Monica!

From snowy mountains to sunny Santa Monica, the girls were in heaven. We dug in the sand, chased…

January 2, 2017

Solstice Canyon Malibu

We laced up for a hike through Solstice Canyon in Malibu under dramatic grey skies. Christine and I…

January 1, 2017

New Years Fun

We rang in the New Year at home with a family dinner, party hats, and glowing necklaces for…

December 30, 2016

Jacobs Family Ski Day!

Bluebird skies made for the perfect Jacobs family ski day. Christine and I carved a few runs together,…

December 26, 2016

Hot Springs!

Soaking in an outdoor hot spring with snow piled on the walls was such a treat. Christine and…

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